Originally Posted by
mikeFT
I'm pretty sure I've read recently that you CAN book a room in someone else's name and get the points yourself even if you're not there. I did it recently for my mom, who traveled with us and wanted her own room - the fact I was there when she checked in didn't seem relevant. Her room was in her name and that's all that mattered. I got the points.
I put all the rooms in my name, and call the hotel directly to add the other person(s).